Innholdsfortegnelse for October 26, 2015 i Woman's Day

When I cried during The Bachelorette last week (actual tears – thankfully I was alone) I put it down to lack of sleep. But then our executive editor Claire admitted she became a blubbering mess over the same episode (Sasha and Sam’s heartfelt chat about her late stepdad). The waterworks continued all week as we put together this issue, featuring one heartwarming story after another. I’m certain you’ll be as moved as the Woman’s Day team was by our beautiful story of the courageous Aussie family who are all battling cancer together (p36). The strength they find in each other to carry on is one of the most inspirational real-life stories we’ve featured. Likewise, our gorgeous shoot with Olympian Brooke Hanson on p12 – the joy in her smile as…

She’s seemingly struggled with life in the limelight, so it comes as no surprise that Bella Cruise’s new home is a far cry from Hollywood luxury. Nicole Kidman’s daughter has settled into a “working class” existence with her new husband Max Parker – and those close to Bella say she couldn’t be happier to live away from the glitz and glamour of her childhood. Bella, 22, married the English IT consultant on September 18, and while she loves married life, her mum Nicole, 48, and dad Tom Cruise, 53, are concerned about her new location. Nicole was thrilled by the news of Bella’s nuptials – despite wishing she could’ve attended the wedding herself – but she’s said to be worried about her adopted daughter’s residence in one of London’s least…

The past couple of weeks have been tough for actress Katie Holmes, and it seems the strain is starting to show. The former Dawson’s Creek star, 36, looked exhausted when she dropped her nine-year-old daughter Suri off at ballet class in Los Angeles recently. Dressed down in jeans and sneakers, with her hair up in a messy bun and no makeup, Katie appeared tired and drawn. The actress, who split from Suri’s dad Tom Cruise, 53, in 2012, has recently returned to work. She’s been balancing life as a single mum with filming television series Ray Donovan, and directing and starring in her new movie All We Had. Katie has also been reminded of her life with Tom in recent weeks, thanks to news that Tom and Nicole Kidman’s adopted…

Last week, it was revealed Chris Isaak has never gotten over his first love, high-school sweetheart Carole Lowe. But now it seems there’s one woman who has The X Factor Australia judge’s heart aflutter once more – fellow judge Dannii Minogue! Despite not knowing who the 44-year-old Aussie singer was before appearing on the reality singing show, the 59-year-old crooner seems quite taken with Kylie’s younger sister. “Every once in a while I’ll look over at her and it’s like, ‘You’re one of the most beautiful women I’ve ever seen,’” Chris revealed to The Daily Telegraph. “She’s the kind of woman people drive around the block twice to get a look at. I’m not hitting on her. She’s just beautiful.”…

SPOOKY WEB CAKE SERVES 12 PREP 20 MINS + DECORATING PER SLICE 3470kJ COST 250g butter, softened3 cups icing sugar, sifted¼ cup milkfew drops orange food colouring2 store-bought plainsponge cakes100g white-choc melts, melted20cm length licorice strap3 mini Oreo cookies, split1 regular Oreo cookie, split16 red mini M&M’s 1 To make buttercream icing, use an electric mixer to beat butter until pale. Slowly add half icing sugar until combined. Beat in milk and remaining icing sugar until smooth. Mix in orange food colouring. 2 Trim tops of cakes to level. Dollop 1 tbsp buttercream onto one cake, spreading to cover. Top with other cake. Cover top and side of cake with buttercream, using a palette knife. 3 Put melted chocolate in snaplock bag. Cut small tip from corner and drizzle chocolate…

PORK MINCE PAD THAI SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS COOK 10 MINS PER SERVE 2730kJ 250g pad thai rice noodles1 cup coriander leaves1 cup bean sprouts, trimmed2 green onions, thinly sliced1 large red chilli, thinly sliced100g palm sugar, chopped½ cup fish saucecup water2 tbsp tamarind pastepinch chilli powder1 tbsp vegetable oil500g pork mince100g sugar snap peas, trimmed, halved1 red capsicum, seeded, slicedcup roasted peanuts, choppedlime cheeks, to serve 1 Place rice noodles in a bowl and cover with just-boiled water. Soak them for 5 minutes until tender. Drain. 2 Place coriander, bean sprouts, onion and chilli in a bowl. Set aside. 3 Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine palm sugar, fish sauce, water and tamarind. Stir on low heat until sugar dissolves. Add chilli powder. Set aside. 4 In a…

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Find your tribe Studies show people with a strong network of friends live longer and have lower rates of heart disease. Move more Walking for 10 minutes every day can add an extra two years to your life, say Scandinavian researchers. Stress less Make time for yourself and start the day feeling relaxed by setting the alarm 15 minutes earlier to have a cuppa on your own. Switch snacks Chomping through seven pieces of fruit and veg a day isn’t easy, but at least choose an apple at 3pm instead of a sweet treat. Get enough rest Your body’s most important maintenance takes place while you sleep, so even one solid night’s sleep can boost your immunity to avoid a cold or flu.…

AMANDA SAYS: Three cats who have passed come through to me. One of them is called Simpson – he’s actually Wendy’s mum’s cat, though Wendy looked after him while her mum was sick. Simpson is very independent, and thanks Wendy for caring for him so well. The other two are Wendy’s own cats, Molly and George. These two are very quiet. They came to Wendy together from a shelter at about 10 years old. At the time, Wendy thought they may have been related as they looked very similar. Molly tells me she passed from renal failure, and got sick very quickly. A lady comes through and tells me she has the three cats that have passed. This is Wendy’s Aunty Val – she thanks Wendy for taking in her…

Poor Penelope takes a tumble! Going, going, gone! Kourtney Kardashian’s little girl Penelope was enjoying a stroll with her mum in Malibu recently – until she was slammed by a car door. The three-year-old’s nanny quickly scooped her up from the ground, and aside from a few tears, the tiny tot was A-OK! When waxworks go wrong… He might be happy, but we’re not sure Pharrell will clap along to this new waxwork. The singer, 42, called it “spooky” when he saw the painstaking work, which took months of research and more than 300 measurements to create an “accurate representation”. Pity it doesn’t look like him! Kate airs her dirty laundry In a LBD, model Kate, 41, was looking glam as she arrived at a restaurant launch in London –…

Former Today Tonight presenter Anna Coren has come back to her native Australia from her home in Hong Kong – to give birth to twins. The popular TV personality, who’s a correspondent on CNN International, suffered from such severe morning sickness during her pregnancy that she had no choice but to postpone her wedding to fiance Adam Upton, who she has dated since 1995. “Adam is the love of her life and it’s so exciting that this is happening for them – we all couldn’t be happier for her,” says a close friend. Anna, who will celebrate her 40th birthday later this month, is eight months pregnant and has returned home to give birth to ensure her children have Australian citizenship. She’s also come back to have her kids as…

For years he’s been the world’s leading ladies’ man, but it looks like notorious bachelor Leo DiCaprio has finally found The One. The Wolf of Wall Street actor, 40, has taken his relationship with Sports Illustrated model Kelly Rohrbach, 25, to the next level, introducing her to his parents George and Irmelin at a pool party and barbecue at their LA home last week. Leo and Kelly appeared relaxed and very much in love as they held hands and shared a joke with the actor’s folks. The happy couple, who have been dating for almost six months, later stopped by Leo’s favourite childhood restaurant. Last week, it was reported that Leo, who has a penchant for dating stunning models, was preparing to propose to his latest squeeze. “Kelly’s incredibly smart…

She’s been to Bali 10 times in her 42 years, but never in her wildest dreams did Alison Braun think she would have the confidence to rock a bikini while she was there. But after losing an incredible 66kg – more than half her body weight – the 2008 Biggest Loser contestant couldn’t wait to show off the results of her hard work. “I used to wear shorts and singlets and only laze around the pool in our villa,” says mum-of-three Alison who, until seven years ago, tipped the scales at a life-threatening 126kg. “I could finally wear a bikini,” she says, adding that she packed two pairs for the family holiday. “You’ve no idea how good it felt.” Alison’s inspirational bikini selfie was celebrated around the world, and the…

PERI-PERI CHICKEN WITH CAPSICUM SAUCE SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS + MARINATING COOK 20 MINS COST 500g chicken tenderloins (6),halved lengthwayscup peri-peri sauce(medium heat)1 corn cob, husks removed12 bamboo skewers, soaked60g baby spinach leaves1 tbsp olive oil ROAST CAPSICUM SAUCE ¾ cup roasted red peppers1 small tomato, chopped1 garlic clove, chopped2 tsp malt vinegar 1 In a bowl, combine chicken and sauce. Chill 30 minutes to marinate. 2 Meanwhile, preheat a chargrill on high. Spray corn with oil. Chargrill 10-12 minutes, turning on all sides, until kernels turn plump and bright yellow. Using a small sharp knife, slice kernels from cob. Set aside. 3 Thread chicken onto skewers. Grill 2-3 minutes each side until cooked through. 4 ROAST CAPSICUM SAUCE In a small food processor, puree all ingredients until smooth.…

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3 ways to LOVE YOUR WORK! Guaranteed tricks to make the office your happy place – even when you’d rather be at the beach… 1 Tidy your desk Happy workers are 73 per cent more likely to have a neat work space – they also save themselves up to two hours a day looking for misplaced items. Yes, really! 2 Don’t just sit there Stuck for an idea? Go for a stroll. Experts say the best ideas happen when you’re walking a speed of about 3km/h, when your brain gets more oxygen. 3 Buddy up People who consider their co-workers friends are seven times more likely to be more focused and enjoy their work. Organise that team lunch! 20% That’s how much more likely people living in cities are to…

Libra SEP 24 – OCT 23 Your finances are in the celestial spotlight. If you’ve put in the groundwork the coming weeks could bring a breakthrough, but if you’ve been ignoring the facts, prepare for changes. Stay tuned for revelations on the health front, when the body-mind-spirit connection becomes crystal clear. Scorpio OCT 24 – NOV 22 When the sun bursts into your sign on Saturday, your self-confidence will soar. Not only will your enthusiastic approach rub off on others, offers and invitations will come your way. Couples might reconnect as the whirl increases, while for singles a casual set-up could lead to more. Sagittarius NOV 23 – DEC 22 After recent ups and downs, things are smoothing out. A meeting or a catch-up could clear the air, but don’t…

Eddie McGuire’s 12-year-old son Xander has landed his first acting gig – a guest role on Neighbours! He’s playing the part of Charlie Hoyland – the eldest son of Steph Scully (Carla Bonner) who returns after living in Fiji. “It’s such an amazing first job in the industry,” says Xander. “Neighbours has been a huge part of Australian television and has launched so many careers. I’m really excited.” Xander started filming last week and his episodes air early 2016. NEIGHBOURS WEEKNIGHTS, 6.30PM, ELEVEN…

With constant arguments over her “helicopter parenting”, Bec and Lleyton are at breaking point over how to raise their kids. And should their heavily rumoured divorce eventuate, Bec has made one thing very clear to Lleyton – she’ll be taking the kids. At the centre of their tug of war is tennis protege Cruz, the spitting image of his dad, who has already been offered a racquet contract thanks to his prowess on court. Friends of the Hewitts say the six-year-old has the potential to be even better than his dad, who won both Wimbledon and the US Open. But rather than making former Home and Away star Bec proud, this ambitious plan to mould Cruz into a tennis star is causing tension between her and Lleyton, as they argue…

They didn’t end up together in the Twilight movies but Kristen Stewart has reportedly fallen – finally – for her former co-star Taylor Lautner. In a development that will make fans of Bella Swan and Jacob Black swoon, Kristen, 25, has called it quits with her former love Alicia Cargile, who she began dating in January of this year. And a source close to the star has told Woman’s Day she’s developed strong feelings for Taylor, 23, who she invited as her date to the August premiere of her latest film American Ultra. “Kristen and Alicia had been cooling their relationship for a while, after Kristen got concerned that questions over her sexuality were overshadowing her career,” our source explains. “She and Taylor have been meeting up in Los Angeles…

The pair marked their one-year wedding anniversary with a romantic dinner last month, but it looks like George and Amal Clooney will soon have something more exciting to celebrate. Woman’s Day has learned the couple are in the process of adopting a baby girl from Amal’s homeland Lebanon. George, 54, and Amal, 37, are said to have made a hush-hush visit to a Beirut orphanage in August. “It was a very emotional trip,” says Amal’s longtime friend. “They were overwhelmed when they saw the roomful of kids needing someone to love them.” The couple have committed to adopting a yet-to-be-born baby girl. “They’ve been thinking about adoption since before they got married,” the source continues. “Amal has been trying to get pregnant, too, but this was something they always wanted…

Frightfully tasty treats time! Halloween is just around the corner, so we’ve conjured up some spookily delicious goodies that’ll keep your little monsters happy. And kids and grown-ups alike will love our tasty kebab recipes, not to mention our fast, fresh weeknight dinners full of vegie goodness. Jennene Woman’s Day food director CHICKEN & NOODLES SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS COOK 10 MINS PER SERVE 2505kJ COST 800g fresh thick rice noodles 2 tbsp peanut oil 2 chicken breast fillets, thinly sliced 1 carrot, sliced 1 bunch gai lan (Chinese broccoli), cut into 3cm lengths 100g snow peas, halved diagonally 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1/3 cup kecap manis 2 tbsp soy sauce 2 green onions, sliced 1 Prepare noodles following packet instructions. Set aside. 2 In…

PAT TI’S DAY LOOKS LIKE THIS… 8am: Patti starts her day with breakfast at home with hubby Bert and granddaughter Lola, before dropping Lola off at kindergarten. Spending time with Lola is one of Patti’s favourite things and she relishes having the chance to do so. 10am: Back at home, Patti enjoys a cup of tea while catching up on a few emails and paying the dreaded household bills. 11am: Patti hops in the car and heads off to the hairdressers. For over 30 years Patti has been visiting Edward Beale hairdressing for a little bit of pampering; it’s her ‘me time’. 12pm: As a special treat, Patti takes grandkids Sam, Eva and Lola to see The Wiggles. The kids wiggle their way through their favourite songs. 6pm: Back at…

Dessert HEAVEN!  Whip up this fruity crowd-pleaser for your next barbecue Hazelnut meringue cake with lime curd, peach & mango LIME CURD Mix 12g powdered gelatine with 125ml water and set aside. In a saucepan, place zest and juice of 12 limes. Whisk in 300g caster sugar and 12 eggs. Place over low heat and bring to boil, stirring constantly so eggs don’t scramble. Put in blender with gelatine mixture and 330g diced butter and process until melted and smooth. Pour into shallow container and leave in fridge overnight. HAZELNUT MERINGUE The next day, preheat oven to 150°C. Line three baking trays with paper and draw a 20cm circle on each. Spray with vegetable oil. Using an electric mixer, beat 9 egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add 335g…

Kristy, 38 Beauty editor “Good hair boosts my confidence!” Working in the beauty industry means I’m incredibly lucky to have access to one of the best hairdressers in the country, Anthony Nader at Raw Anthony Nader in Sydney. He was voted Hairdresser of the Year. I find that my hair always sits well, stays in great condition and is easy to style. I never deal with a bad hair day. The entire experience blows me away. First, they wash and massage my hair as I lie in the meditation pod – a soundproof room. It’s divine. I trust Anthony 100 per cent. There’s clearly a reason most of his clientele are CEOs and celebs. He’s been in the industry for more than 25 years and worked on the world’s largest…

Weird but true: your body can have a totally different age to the number of candles on your cake. Scientists call this your biological age, and say it gives a much better idea of your overall health than your actual age. A recent study from the US examining the health habits of a group of 38-year-olds found some could have passed for 20-something, while others had the biological makeup of a 60-year-old! It turns out that what you eat, how much you exercise and how you handle stress are more far important when it comes to how well you age than your genes. Here’s how to work out your true age… 1 How often do you work out? A At least 30 minutes, five times a week (-5) B Sometimes…

Q Am I destined to ever find my soulmate? I’ve always wanted to settle down and have a family. Even after all these years I can’t shake off that desire. Have I done something wrong? What do I need to do? Should I just get over it? Overthinker You’ve done nothing wrong – the timing has just never been right. The reason you can’t shake the desire is due to a past-life memory. In that lifetime you never had the opportunity to settle down and start a family. So in this lifetime it’s something your soul is yearning for. Someone you don’t know very well will end up introducing you to a man who you’ll feel an instant soulmate connection with. If you choose to discover the joys of…

Emma Leonard had to film her first ever nude scene – as teacher Tracey on much-loved drama 800 Words – in front of everyone’s favourite TV dad, Erik Thomson. “It actually wasn’t as daunting as I thought it was going to be,” laughs Emma, 29. “It was my first time doing it, and I’m glad it was for this show because the cast were so supportive. I wouldn’t do nude scenes just for any TV show. But Tracey is such a fun character and she doesn’t have a problem with her body – and doesn’t care if anyone else does, either. “I think it’s really refreshing and empowering to play a female character who’s not self-conscious about her body. Plus, the nude scenes were filmed on a beautiful beach, so…

Lisa Wilkinson The presenter poses with her first car – a “poo-brown Holden Gemini,” as she puts it! David Campbell The Aussie singer shows his rock roots in true 1980s style with this mighty mullet. Sonia Kruger With her ballroom dancing background, this shot could’ve been a lot more sparkly! Jessica Rowe Stunning at 15 in this modelling shot, her first job was on the checkout at Woolies! Sarah Harris From this shot of little Sarah, the baby boy she’s expecting is going to be one cute kid! Sylvia Jeffreys Sylvia made her TV debut at age 12 on quiz show Challenger. Did Nine spot her potential back then?…